Usually when there's a "hump" between your legs, as on the PCX, it's for a fuel tank, giving you much more underseat storage. Can't understand why they didn't either put a flat floor, or fuel tank and have a much bigger storage space.
Ive been considering this bike to commute to work, but the 2000 mile service interval was a big shock, so I contacted MOTOGB who import it. They said ignore the 2000 miles , they say 3000miles for warranty. Anyone had this bike yet through bad weather? How's the finish on the bike lasting?
Hi there. I bought one of those Jet X 125, in Portugal. It´s a fantastic mini scooter. I don´t like the style of Nmax or PCX. 7600km allready and more to come... ✌
Quite nice, but it needs to undercut the Honda PCX (and possibly the Nmax) by £350 - £500 to be a valid alternative, as the PCX has far better fuel consumption, lower weight, better under-seat storage, better mirrors, has ABS on the front, stop-start and traction control, and roughly goes the same speed. Why buy this when the Honda delivers much more for the same price? Even if it was £2700, it is still competing with for example the Honda SH Mode which is arguably a better scooter and higher quality. For £200 only more there is the premium Piaggio Medley which has twice the storage, ABS all round and has 14.7 hp. It doesn't make financial sense to buy this with all the competition unless SYM lowers the price.
It's roughly £300 less than the PCX. There is a website in the UK which does a fair bit of Sym OEM parts too however it's a hit or a miss depending which bike & what item you need, finding used parts can be difficult too. I own a 12 year old Sym of which only a couple dozen are still on the road in Britain. You're guaranteed to find spares used and new for a Honda though just because of numbers regardless of age or model The Sym Fiddle 125 is the equivalent of the SH125 from what I can tell and that is a grand less. Far better value there i'd say
Yes but both bikes are slower in top speed than this and the Jet14 LC, the only other difference really is the look, 12.5hp to 15hp is not a big difference, ABS etc again it is just a different name for a similar thing, in the real world you will not notice big changes
Mine is 5 months old and in a garage, on these cold nights it won't start in the morning unless I put a hairdryer on the starter button and on the engine
Sell it. They're shite. You could of bought a piaggio medley for a few hundred pound more. I had one and it always fired up on the button. Even in -5 cold weather
Hey guys, great review. Question, I want to put my JET X on a charger for the winter but cannot locate the battery. Don't want to dissasembly the whole bike :)
Hi,,thank you for you cool and helpfull videos...i have a question about exhaust sound..is it to loud? You know because its a cvt...is the sound normal? Thx Sam from Belgium
Alarm is beeping all the time even when ive just turned off the engine and not locked the scooter via the key. It beeps 3 times no matter what and then locks. How to avoid this ive tried the silent alarm but it still comes back.
Great vid again a bit Eric and ernie,,,,,,it's a compliment lol, still a bit disappointed no clx 700 ,,,,,,as I can ride Bob bike now ,only one fault,,,,,on test,,,,,,,keep up your good work guys
Hi guys, great video. I bought the same jet x 125 couple days ago, and on your video i notice that you didnt had that 2xbeep sound when unlock it and 1xbeep sound when locking it. How can i solve that problem? Guys in shop and service in Croatia dont have the answer for me because they say its new model and didnt face with that problem for now 🤦🏻
@@motorsforthemasses i know that mutes the alarm, but it doesn't mute the unlock and lock sound, cant find out the solution for that, and btw tnx for quick responde
I know what I what I want really really want. Although I know I can't have it, cus a 150 wouldn't sell in the UK, apart from old buffers like me. That is a SYM HUSKY ADV 150, check it out on you tube it's absolutely stunning !!!
Sym all the way. The aura is junk. Slow. And the keyless is keyless the jet x isn't full keyless. It has a secret key inside the fob. The aura keyless is stupid and the battery dies within 6 months.
No, the later version may have (as in the cine showcase) but this first UK edition doesn't. On a 125, CBS is fine, ABS is unnecessary.....and a few hundred pounds more.
Brilliant fellas! Very funny as usual 😉 That is a cool looking scooter in that colour. I agree with Malcolm, it’s a bit of a leg up to get through the middle. Those dark grey panels offset the colour scheme though. Otherwise, might have to get one if they sell them here in Aus 🙏🇦🇺 Cheers Boss!
As gay couples go you guys are hardly stretching the envelope. Sorry? what? oh! :-) Nice video, made me laugh and I really like that bike. If I can finally convince my missus (partner) to ride, I'll aim her at this. I also look out for your vids when you post them. Keep it up :-)
Yes, not a patch on the build quality of a PCX 125. The 2021 PCX has ABS, idle-stop technology and traction control. As they are the same price I certanly wouldn't choose the SYM over the PCX.
The only thing that comes close to the PCX is the UK price! Spitfire pt the Portuguese reviewer rated it quite highly but then in it has abs and costs the equivalent of £2800. It is also hamstrung by underseat storage 6 monthly service intervals, skinny tyres (left behind by honda 4 yrs ago). On the strepthru issue flat floor scooters mostly come with no feet forward options. So it needs that, if thinks it can compete with the PCX & N MAX
Came across this looking for reviews on this bike. So glad I did. You guys are hilarious my sense of humour 😂 keep up the good work!
Usually when there's a "hump" between your legs, as on the PCX, it's for a fuel tank, giving you much more underseat storage. Can't understand why they didn't either put a flat floor, or fuel tank and have a much bigger storage space.
Because the liquid cooled engines are more mid-engined than rear.
Nice review, all important stuffs covered👍
How good is this kind of scooter when it comes to getting parts and accessories? Where are the Sym dealerships?
Ive been considering this bike to commute to work, but the 2000 mile service interval was a big shock, so I contacted MOTOGB who import it. They said ignore the 2000 miles , they say 3000miles for warranty. Anyone had this bike yet through bad weather? How's the finish on the bike lasting?
Just ordered one today oil change every 3k miles if you do it yourself then you gonna lost your warranty, they charge £40 quid for every each of them
I guess that's alright for me then. I doubt I'll even do 3000 miles in a year.
Hi there. I bought one of those Jet X 125, in Portugal. It´s a fantastic mini scooter. I don´t like the style of Nmax or PCX.
7600km allready and more to come... ✌
I have the Sym Jet X and I'm very satisfied. Only remark is the mirrors ....
Looks a nice little scooter but seriously 2k service intervals
Chinese bikes for you.
@@JDMzit's not chinese
"EEEUUURRRGGGHHH your on, this is uncomfortable", that's a chat-up line I will not be using.
I like the idea of concealing the rear foot pegs
Quite nice, but it needs to undercut the Honda PCX (and possibly the Nmax) by £350 - £500 to be a valid alternative, as the PCX has far better fuel consumption, lower weight, better under-seat storage, better mirrors, has ABS on the front, stop-start and traction control, and roughly goes the same speed. Why buy this when the Honda delivers much more for the same price? Even if it was £2700, it is still competing with for example the Honda SH Mode which is arguably a better scooter and higher quality. For £200 only more there is the premium Piaggio Medley which has twice the storage, ABS all round and has 14.7 hp. It doesn't make financial sense to buy this with all the competition unless SYM lowers the price.
It's roughly £300 less than the PCX. There is a website in the UK which does a fair bit of Sym OEM parts too however it's a hit or a miss depending which bike & what item you need, finding used parts can be difficult too. I own a 12 year old Sym of which only a couple dozen are still on the road in Britain. You're guaranteed to find spares used and new for a Honda though just because of numbers regardless of age or model
The Sym Fiddle 125 is the equivalent of the SH125 from what I can tell and that is a grand less. Far better value there i'd say
Yes but both bikes are slower in top speed than this and the Jet14 LC, the only other difference really is the look, 12.5hp to 15hp is not a big difference, ABS etc again it is just a different name for a similar thing, in the real world you will not notice big changes
Plus the Honda pcx has 8000 mile service intervals.
@@philiptynan9159 that's probably for the 160. The 125 is 2500 miles for early models. The newer model 125 is 4000miles.
Remember late-night video review show, Vidz? Well, you two remind me of those two fellas.
Mine is 5 months old and in a garage, on these cold nights it won't start in the morning unless I put a hairdryer on the starter button and on the engine
Oooer, that is weird
Sell it. They're shite. You could of bought a piaggio medley for a few hundred pound more. I had one and it always fired up on the button. Even in -5 cold weather
Thanks...👍🏻is there a place to Install air horns on the sym jet x scoote?
Outtakes included in this video.
Mark seem less stressed...
Hey guys, great review. Question, I want to put my JET X on a charger for the winter but cannot locate the battery. Don't want to dissasembly the whole bike :)
It's hidden in that tunnel between the leg rest
Hi,,thank you for you cool and helpfull videos...i have a question about exhaust sound..is it to loud? You know because its a cvt...is the sound normal?
Thx
Sam from Belgium
Hi yes, it is quite quiet, no louder than other 4 stroke scooters
Thanks
Alarm is beeping all the time even when ive just turned off the engine and not locked the scooter via the key. It beeps 3 times no matter what and then locks. How to avoid this ive tried the silent alarm but it still comes back.
Sell it. They're shite
I agree, the no-step-thru would be un-user-friendly, for me anyway.
Seems OK otherwise, thanks for the laughs chaps👍
Do you prefer to drive this scooter that the zontes G1??
Great vid again a bit Eric and ernie,,,,,,it's a compliment lol, still a bit disappointed no clx 700 ,,,,,,as I can ride Bob bike now ,only one fault,,,,,on test,,,,,,,keep up your good work guys
CLX700 on the way...
@@motorsforthemasses meny thanks when you have time have a look at bender motorcycles, it's not a joke ,,some very cool looking bikes LF 7 4 pot 700
First time scooter buyer here, stupid question but do all scooters take petrol rather than diesel? Specifically the sym jet x 125?
Yes, petrol. (And E5 super unleaded is better). The odd older bike was diesel...but nothing modern.
Its a petrol engine..so yes you put petrol in. You can put diesel in if you want to. But it will be an expensive rebuild if you do
Which oil does it need? How much pression on the tyres?
Tells you in the manual. 10w30. Around 32psi front. 33psi rear.
How much 7.5 litres of petrol Full capacity give you driving moderately
130miles. Depending on how gentle you are with the throttle. Costs around £10 to fill up with e5 fuel
Hi guys, great video. I bought the same jet x 125 couple days ago, and on your video i notice that you didnt had that 2xbeep sound when unlock it and 1xbeep sound when locking it. How can i solve that problem? Guys in shop and service in Croatia dont have the answer for me because they say its new model and didnt face with that problem for now 🤦🏻
If you lock then press the bottom sound off button, it should mute the alarm
@@motorsforthemasses i know that mutes the alarm, but it doesn't mute the unlock and lock sound, cant find out the solution for that, and btw tnx for quick responde
@@Malcom109 it specifically tells you in your manual booklet. Or download a manual dpf file. It tells you in there.
@@JDMz hi, i solve the problem, under the front tier i have small plug and i just unpluged it and the sound is off
@@Malcom109 where is this actually? Can you explain because it is driving me crazy the scooter beeps immediately after i turn off the engine
Could you do a SYM CruiSym 125 Alpha as a compare as it has more under seating storage.
Cruisesym is no longer imported into the UK
@@motorsforthemasses Shame...looks rather good.
I know what I what I want really really want. Although I know I can't have it, cus a 150 wouldn't sell in the UK, apart from old buffers like me. That is a SYM HUSKY ADV 150, check it out on you tube it's absolutely stunning !!!
You can import the 150 in to the UK.
It isn't available in Morocco
it is now
Malaysia Sym Jet X 150 cc ABS i have one very good quality Scoter now i bring my girlfriend to urban city 👍
How about this or the Lexmoto Aura 125?.....how do they compare?
Sym all the way. The aura is junk. Slow. And the keyless is keyless the jet x isn't full keyless. It has a secret key inside the fob. The aura keyless is stupid and the battery dies within 6 months.
I've just got one of these
Am getting on in a matter of weeks can't wait
whats it like
I think it has ABS.
No, the later version may have (as in the cine showcase) but this first UK edition doesn't. On a 125, CBS is fine, ABS is unnecessary.....and a few hundred pounds more.
@@motorsforthemasses the late version does indeed 😉 at least thats what the webside says
Early model doesn't. You can tell if a bikes got abs. By looking at the center of the wheel. There's an abs ring.
Brilliant fellas! Very funny as usual 😉 That is a cool looking scooter in that colour. I agree with Malcolm, it’s a bit of a leg up to get through the middle. Those dark grey panels offset the colour scheme though. Otherwise, might have to get one if they sell them here in Aus 🙏🇦🇺 Cheers Boss!
so you found a helmet for the test ride, just not to test under seat capacity - thumb down
Legit shows in the first 5 mins are you slow ?🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@Postalguy1 "Pizza sleeps fast under the west therefore the mudge" - that's how intelligent your reply is
2000 mile service intervals yikes I bet the pcx and nmax are better than that
5000 miles for the pcx
2000 miles service interval is best for engine...oil is cheap
@@lamondaforestry not for the 125. The early model is 2500 miles. The new model 125 is 4000miles.
😂 great review 👏
As gay couples go you guys are hardly stretching the envelope.
Sorry? what? oh! :-)
Nice video, made me laugh and I really like that bike. If I can finally convince my missus (partner) to ride, I'll aim her at this. I also look out for your vids when you post them. Keep it up :-)
First view, first thumbs up, first comment. :)
🤢 scooters! Well ok Its quite good really 😉
That looks very cheap plasticky..
Yes, not a patch on the build quality of a PCX 125. The 2021 PCX has ABS, idle-stop technology and traction control. As they are the same price I certanly wouldn't choose the SYM over the PCX.
@@stephenmundane Are you thinking about the £5k Forza? The PCX does not have ABS, it has a drum rear brake.
yes it does on the front, like Stephen said, why pay honda money for a cheaper copy?
@@denniselenson560 not to mention service intervals, gas tank between the legs, better storage under the seat etc
The only thing that comes close to the PCX is the UK price! Spitfire pt the Portuguese reviewer rated it quite highly but then in it has abs and costs the equivalent of £2800.
It is also hamstrung by underseat storage 6 monthly service intervals, skinny tyres (left behind by honda 4 yrs ago). On the strepthru issue flat floor scooters mostly come with no feet forward options. So it needs that, if thinks it can compete with the PCX & N MAX
Service every 6 months. Lol.
Sounds very noisy
That's down to the camera. It's quiet